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Sheffield Tomato Fest 2024
Sheffield’s inaugural Tomato Fest took place this September, on one of the most gloriously sunny days we’ve had this year! (Of course, this is not coincidental. We booked the sunshine 😉) Tomato Fest was just one of the celebratory manifestations of the tomato trials that the Seed Sovereignty Programme have been running this year. A […]
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Contracting for Seed Toolkit
Fair, transparent contracts between seed producers and seed companies are vital as we develop our seed network in the UK and Ireland. The Gaia Foundation’s Seed Sovereignty Programme has been supporting the locally produced open-pollinated seed movement in the UK and Ireland since 2017. Included in this diverse and vibrant network are a number of […]
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Join us!
We’re looking for a seed enthusiast based in Scotland to take up the role of Regional Coordinator (maternity cover) for our Seed Sovereignty Programme! The programme, which began in 2017, facilitates the development of a biodiverse and resilient seed system in the UK and Ireland through building networks, providing training and mentoring, and supporting routes to market for […]
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Summertime learning in the heart of the Midlands!
High summer is the time reserved for site visits and farm walks, so our seed production trainees can see their learning in action! We were delighted to bring together our northern and southern England groups together, with members of the Wales Seed Hub, for a ‘West Midlands’ seed experience in early July. Warwick Crop Centre […]
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Seed TV- Growing Seed on the Edge of Possibility.
Thursday 30th of May 18.30-20.00 GMT (19.30-21.00 CET) With our ever-changing climate – the recent cold, wet spring and last year’s summer when the sun barely came out at all – successfully growing seed crops throughout the UK and Ireland has become increasingly difficult and unpredictable. Join us for our next Seed TV webinar where we […]
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The Great Bean Trial 2024
*Application deadline Thursday, 2nd of May * Building resilience and adaptability are a vital part of progressing seed sovereignty in the UK and Ireland. Finding the varieties which perform best in different regions of our islands is of paramount importance, both to ensure a good yield for farmers and to find the traits we […]
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SeedTV
SeedTV is a webinar series hosted by The Gaia Foundation’s Seed Sovereignty Programme for the seed network in the Uk and Ireland. The topics range from medicinal seeds to seed garlic, seed legislation changes to crowd breeding but have one thing in common: seeds! Join us (roughly) quarterly to delve deep into the rich, regenerative, radical […]
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Seed Week Round Up
During #SeedWeek 2024, we took a glimpse into what becomes possible when we restore our relationship with seed. From the joy of breeding diverse populations, to the magic of seed swaps and alternative grain economies grounded in friendship and collaboration. Seed Week highlighted how by growing and saving our own seed here in the UK and […]
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Join the Seed Sovereignty Team as Regional Coordinator for Southern England!
We’re looking for a southern based seed enthusiast to take up the role of Regional Coordinator for the Seed Sovereignty Programme! Closing date 5pm on Monday 25th March. The Seed Sovereignty Programme, which began in 2017, facilitates the development of a biodiverse and resilient seed system in the UK and Ireland through building networks, providing […]
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Podcast: Seeds for the Future
In this 3-part series, created for #SeedWeek 2024, Wales coordinator Katie Hastings explores how seeds adapt to their climate and why seed sovereignty is so important when facing a future of climate chaos. Listen below, on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts!
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